May 13, 2011 at 9:00 pm in 9:00 pm
You know how people complain that academia (the institution, not necessarily the individual members) is part of the “ivory tower” complex, detached from the realities of society, etc.? I do not necessarily agree with that, however, I just had a “shaking fist” moment at my screen. Read the rest of this entry →
April 29, 2011 at 9:00 pm in 9:00 pm
Today, speculations run wild on the menu for the British Royal Wedding. The National provides a helpful run down of the possibilities: Read the rest of this entry →
April 15, 2011 at 9:00 pm in 9:00 pm
I have been known to utter this from time to time. Rage. RAGE! That’s usually the underlying emotion behind the utterance. Read the rest of this entry →
March 25, 2011 at 9:00 pm in 9:00 pm
TV failure of the week: Harry’s Law. Read the rest of this entry →
March 18, 2011 at 9:00 pm in 9:00 pm
I’ve been meaning to write about the “Buy Local” trend for a while. You know which one, the pandering about eating locally grown/produced foods, buying clothes made within the community, etc. The reasoning behind it is quite logical, it makes sense in a sustainable kind of way. You support your local community, you support yourself (help create jobs, do your part to reduce carbon footprint, etc.). Read the rest of this entry →
March 11, 2011 at 9:00 pm in 9:00 pm
I am kind of disappointed in the coverage of Galliano’s last collection for Dior. Mostly because it seems to be a big missed opportunity in terms of discussing fashion and more importantly, the beauty standards imposed by the fashion industry. Read the rest of this entry →
February 25, 2011 at 5:00 pm in 5:00 pm
I know many often wonder what they can do to raise awareness and be actors in bringing change. For the past few days we have seen an unusual assault on reproductive rights and women’s bodies. March 8th, International Women’s Day, would be a great opportunity to raise awareness of the fact that we are a long way from true equality and we can do something about it, especially with some planning and forethought. So, what can we do about it? A number of things, but here are some suggestions. Read the rest of this entry →
February 18, 2011 at 9:00 pm in 9:00 pm
For anyone that doubts the lesser status of women in the highest echelons of English speaking literature, here’s a great article from last week to get a good reality check, courtesy of the NY Times. Today, ten years into the 21st Century, two of the most prestigious literary clubs in London and New York, are still debating if women should be freely allowed to join or not. Read the rest of this entry →
February 11, 2011 at 10:00 am in 10:00 am
It is the weekend, which means that I spend less time online and more time baking delicious and fatty foods. Which is kinda pertinent to the article that I just came across, on Business Week (via Jezebel) on the effect on BMI of children of working mothers. Read the rest of this entry →
February 4, 2011 at 10:00 am in 10:00 am
This week’s infuriating moment courtesy of the gift that keeps giving in bigotry: Geert Wilder’s party, PVV (acronym, in Dutch for the Orwellian name of “Freedom Party”). Read the rest of this entry →
January 28, 2011 at 10:00 am in 10:00 am
Addiction. Chemical Addiction. Substance abuse. Dependence. All of these words are used more or less interchangeably in media. Chances are, if you pick a newspaper in any major city in the Western world, you are likely to come into, at least, one item discussing or mentioning Chemical Addiction. Read the rest of this entry →
January 21, 2011 at 10:00 am in 10:00 am
Yesterday I posted that trite fashion feature, courtesy of Time Magazine, about women who looked fat at the Golden Globes Award show. I was shocked that a serious news organization would provide exposure to ideas that are more suitable for TMZ or some Livejournal blogs. Read the rest of this entry →
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